Market Development Manager (Oil & Gas)

Proten is seeking an experienced, commercially driven Market Development Manager to spearhead business growth across Nigeria's oil and gas sector. You will leverage an established industry network to identify new business opportunities, build strategic relationships with key stakeholders, and drive acquisition of high-value contracts with indigenous and international oil companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market expansion strategies to drive business growth within Nigeria's oil and gas industry
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers across NEPL, indigenous E&P companies, IOCs, and other industry stakeholders
• Coordinate client engagements, executive meetings, and support visiting international business teams
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years' experience in business development, commercial management, or market development within Nigerian oil and gas industry
• At least 3 years' experience with leading oilfield service companies, NEPL, or related upstream organizations
• Demonstrated success in originating and winning oilfield service contracts valued at US$2 million or more
• Strong network with decision-makers across NEPL, indigenous oil companies, IOCs, and key industry stakeholders
• Excellent commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, and business development skills
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's oil and gas industry, including local content requirements and tendering processes
• Fluent in English with excellent presentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience securing framework agreements with NEPL or major operators
• Good understanding of the NOGICD Act and Nigerian Local Content requirements
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies such as NMDPRA and NCDMB
• Ability to communicate in Hausa or Yoruba

Salary

Highly Competitive (Open to candidate expectations based on experience)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitment@protenintl.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.